. etc.Hi! Here's the script - please feel free to make additions or changes if you wish. Many heads are better than one! It can be done with just 2 people, but I think having a 3rd person holding up signs designating scene changes makes it flow more smoothly. The signs we used were: In the Living Room In the car At the restaurant In the Living Room The End You can figure out where to place the 2 chairs - separated for the living room, side by side in the car, at a table in the restaurant. Although I (Mrs. Bickerson) "hammed it up" in some parts, I also let my feelings and sadness show where appropriate. In between "Acts", we then asked for the member's reactions, thoughts and suggestions. Good luck! If you decide to do it, let me know how it turns out! Also, I'd love to see any major changes you might choose to make. Pat Berry Clear Lake Area Chapter Seabrook, Texas (located between Houston and Galveston) What'ja Say?? . . . or A Day in the Life of the Bickersons (By Pat Berry with input from Bob & Diana Hill) ACT I. LIVING ROOM. She is sitting watching TV, clicking from program to program. He walks into the room. HE: Mary, would you please turn down the TV? (Silence - she doesn't hear.) HE: (Louder) Turn down the TV! (She still doesn't hear). He goes over to her and shouts: Turn down the TV!! SHE: (annoyed) Harry, you don't have to shout! . . . when did you come in? (She turns down the TV.) HE: Why don't you use the captioning so it doesn't have to be so loud? SHE: Well, I miss part of it with the captioning. If you put in a loop system like Jane's husband did for her, I could hear just fine with my T-switch. HE: (grumbles under his breath, then says as he turns to leave the room: Oh, never mind. (Continues to speak as he walks away) I'm going to drop off the kids at the movie and stop to pick up some bread. SHE: Did you say you have the hiccups? You know I can't understand you when your back is turned! HE: (turning toward her) You just don't want to hear me - if you can hear the grandfather clock ticking in the family room, why can't you hear me when I'm standing 10 feet away from you?? SHE: That's not fair! Some tones I can hear very well but other tones are difficult for me to pick up - it sounds garbled. HE: OK. Sorry. Come on (looks at watch) - it's time to take the kids to the movie. I'll get the car. SHE: (they're sitting in the car. She turns to talk to the kids in the back seat.) Everybody in?? OK, we'll be waiting to pick you up after the movie. (child speaks) SHE: Wait a minute . . . (pulls down visor with mirror) OK, now I can see you. What did you say? . . . Yes, you can have money for popcorn. See you after the movie. (gives them money . . . kids get out of car). HE (He's driving - she's looking out the window) Mary, do you want to get something to eat? She doesn't hear. He touches her arm. She looks at him.) He says: I'm hungry Let's stop for something to eat. SHE: Great. There's 'Bennie's' but it's too noisy. (points). HE: . . . and 'Tommie's has a band on Friday nights. How about Martin's? SHE: Sounds good! End of Act 1 ACT 2 At the restaurant They walk into restaurant. HE: Table for 2 please. They follow waitress to table. HE: Fine. Thank you. Looks at her as she stands there. HE: Is this OK? SHE: Well, I'll be facing the light so it's a strain to see your face. HE: Let's sit over there. (go to another table) HE: How's this? SHE Do you hear the clatter of dishes - we're right next to the kitchen. (go to another table - she rolls her eyes) HE: Is this any better? SHE: (rolls her eyes) I guess you didn't notice there were two noisy kids and a crying baby at the next table. HE: OK, OK - maybe I'm not the best in choosing the right table for us. In the future, would you like to lead the way? SHE: Yes, I'd really appreciate it, Harry. It would make it much simpler and less stressful. (Hails the waitress -- points to another table and they are seated.) Waitress - may we have the table over in the corner against the wall? . . . and would you see if they could turn down the music a little? They're seated at the table. The waitress brings food. HE: Next week is our family reunion, isn't it? SHE: (sighs) Yes, there'll be quite a group this year. HE: I know it's difficult for you to hear when everyone is talking at once. SHE: Well, it's frustrating because I want to catch up on the family news but the others are so wrapped up in their conversation that they ignore me even when I ask them to repeat. It's depressing. That's why I really appreciate it when you fill me in when you see I'm not following the conversation. Just knowing what the subject matter is makes it much easier to follow. HE: Yes, and I've noticed it makes the others aware that you're not getting it so they try to speak more clearly. They're not ignoring you - they just forget. SHE: . . . and have you noticed how cousin Betty suggests at some point in the afternoon that she and I go in the library where we can chat quietly. I really appreciate that. HE: While we're on the subject, may I make a suggestion to you? SHE: Of course. HE: Well, sometimes when you do have the floor, you don't stop talking and don't give the others a chance to get a word in edgewise. It stops being a conversation and becomes a monologue. SHE: Oh! I don't do that!! . . . do I? (He nods his head Yes). SHE: (sadly) I don't mean to. I guess when I control the talking, I know what the conversation is about and I feel more a part of the group. HE: Yeah, I understand, but just be more aware. End of Act 2 Act III. Back home in the living room. He's reading a newspaper, holds it up, making it difficult to see his face. She's watching TV. HE: (speaks as he's reading the paper). The reunion went well yesterday. You joined in. You seemed to understand. You talked a lot but listened to others, too. I was really proud of you. SHE: What are you talking about? HE: I said you seemed to enjoy yourself at the reunion yesterday and participated with all your family. I'm proud of you! SHE: Take that newspaper down. I can't understand you! HE: Mary I said I'm proud of you! SHE: (Indignant) Well!, that's OK, Harry! I'm tired of you, too!! (Down curtain)